Over a recent 4-year study period, VATS lobectomy was associated with better survival than (open) thoracotomy lobectomy. To better compare the 2 approaches, patient populations need to be as ...
Compared to a traditional open approach to lobectomy, which is performed through a thoracotomy incision, VATS lobectomy is associated with significantly less pain, shorter hospital stays, and ...
video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS), and thoracotomy. Main Outcome Measures: Length of stay (LOS), additional drainage procedures, readmission within 14 days of discharge, and hospital costs.